To the Lake

In her evocative exploration of Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa, Kapka Kassabova journeys to her grandmother's roots, uncovering the profound historical and cultural significance of these ancient lakes. Set against the backdrop of North Macedonia, Albania, and Greece, the lakes serve as a nexus of diverse human stories, from poets and fishermen to rulers and exiles. Through her travels on both water and land, Kassabova delves into her family's legacy while pondering the broader implications of geography and politics on human experiences. This reflective narrative confronts universal themes of suffering and transformation, inviting listeners to consider their own connections to place and history.